Developed skills in supportive and people-focused environment, looking to transition into new field. Expertise in active listening, maintaining files, documentation, and problem-solving. Ready to apply these transferable skills to make meaningful impact in new role.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Negaunee Senior Center
09.2022 - Current
Completed in home service assessments to high volume of clients with varying medical, emotional, physical and cognitive limitations. Developed service plan and continues to follow case until services are no longer needed.
Supervised Homemaker Aides and Chore Workers, including training and monitoring.
Developed, planned and implemented programs and services, including but not limited to education presentations, support groups and educational conferences.
Assisted director and staff with various programs including fundraising, developing policies, keeping records.
Documented all telephone, in-person and electronic conversations with clients daily.
Developed a strong working knowledge of community resources, referral procedures and agency collaboration to team approached enhanced service delivery.
Stay at Home Mom
Home
12.2021 - 08.2022
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Student Resiliency Coordinator
Dayton Childrens Hospital
04.2021 - 11.2021
Provided appropriate referrals and interventions to assist in building resiliency skills for students.
Provided individual and family support interventions, including coordination of healthcare, behavioral health care, and non-health care services for students.
Help students cope with stressors, apply learned coping skills in school setting, improve skills in managing feelings, social interactions, problem solving, self-confidence and self-esteem
Enhance relations among all who interact with students to improve outcomes in the school, family and community.
Family Support Specialist
Miami Valley Child Development Centers
04.2015 - 04.2021
Recruit families for enrollment into the program and maintain full enrollment.
Work with 50+ families on a regular basis.
Establish initial contact with families, develop a rapport and provide support services on a monthly basis through phone contact and center visits.
Maintain client files.
Review and follow up on nutritional status and special dietary needs of children and their families.
Support families to ensure the completion of childs physical, dental and health screenings and make health referrals as required to ensure necessary follow up.
Performed vision and hearing screenings on children.
Work with the center team to plan and implement male involvement and literacy events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Behavior Analysis
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
08-2014
Skills
Compassionate
Case management
Client advocacy
Conflict resolution
Attention to detail
Efficient under pressure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Works well independently and as part of a team
Multi-tasking
Computer skills
Resourceful
Timeline
Social Worker
Negaunee Senior Center
09.2022 - Current
Stay at Home Mom
Home
12.2021 - 08.2022
Student Resiliency Coordinator
Dayton Childrens Hospital
04.2021 - 11.2021
Family Support Specialist
Miami Valley Child Development Centers
04.2015 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Behavior Analysis